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· 11/14/1962

Application of Ben Jacoby, Jr

Citations

  • 309 F.2d 513
  • 50 C.C.P.A. 734
  • 135 U.S.P.Q. (BNA) 317

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  • problem cannot be approached on basis that artisans would only know what they read in references; such artisans must be presumed to know something about the art apart from what the references disclose
  • obviousness question cannot be approached on basis that skilled artisans would only know what they read in references; such artisans must be presumed to know something about the art apart from what the references disclose

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Judges: Worley, Rich, Martin, Smith, Jackson

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